Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB Motorola Moto G Stylus 2025 (Locked) + 30-Days Service

metoolio

Feb 11, 2026 5:25 AM

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metoolioFeb 11, 2026 5:25 AM

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Quote from MGSeattle

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I don't think the T‑Mobile offer is a good deal, and here's why. With T‑Mobile, the $50 plan ends up costing about $59–$60 once you include the usual $9–$10 in taxes and fees, and while the phone is "free," you're locked into that higher monthly cost. Meanwhile, the same Motorola phone is currently $300 plus tax on Lenovo.com, and US Mobile's Starter plan—available on T‑Mobile, AT&T, or Verizon—costs $270 per year and includes a $90 credit you can apply toward the phone. When you add everything up, the US Mobile option comes out to roughly $480 total, while the T‑Mobile option ends up around $708–$720 for the year. That means US Mobile saves you about $230–$240 overall while still giving you the flexibility to choose the network you prefer. This is just one example, and depending on your needs, other MVNOs may offer even better deals or additional perks.

Apparently it unlocks a yr after you activate it but do not need to keep an active service for a year. So this would only cost $60

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billy269

Feb 11, 2026 5:40 AM

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Quote from mkrp

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Thanks OP. ordered one.

my first phone with metro was a moto with immediate unlock code from an ebay seller. that option gone.
second phone was S23FE unlocked after 60 days for $150. this is gone too!
Now this one with 365 days... wondering what policy next 🤔. worth a try for $55 I reckon.

Under the current FCC, the next policy will be 365 years.

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B_Marlin

Feb 11, 2026 7:36 AM

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B_MarlinFeb 11, 2026 7:36 AM

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Thanks for sharing this!

ScottieWood

Feb 11, 2026 7:44 AM

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ScottieWoodFeb 11, 2026 7:44 AM

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Don't forget, T-Mobile's MLB.tv freebie is just around the corner. March 25th or something, which you could enjoy for a year while waiting.

This deal is a home run !!

SlickamoreStyle

Feb 11, 2026 7:49 AM

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SlickamoreStyleFeb 11, 2026 7:49 AM

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Quote from TealActivity1814

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But why would they

Possibly to have more sales. As a customer, are you more likely to buy when there is a required minimum of 1 month or 12 months of service? More would be able to afford 1 or 2 months of service than 12. With a 2 month unlock policy they'd have my business already whereas with the current 12 month policy they do not. So that's one reason why they would.

MGSeattle

Feb 11, 2026 7:50 AM

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MGSeattleFeb 11, 2026 7:50 AM

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Quote from metoolio

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Apparently it unlocks a yr after you activate it but do not need to keep an active service for a year. So this would only cost $60

You're correct — I checked T‑Mobile's unlock policy, and the timing depends on how much you spend on refills. The standard rule is that the phone unlocks 365 days after activation, but if you add at least $100 in refills, it becomes eligible for unlocking. So technically, if you only spend around $60, you're stuck waiting the full year, but if you put in $120, the device unlocks in just two months.
I actually got this phone for $50 from Straight Talk before their unlock policy changed, it's still a solid deal even at $120.

Last edited by MGSeattle February 11, 2026 at 12:03 AM.

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dviperbigt

Feb 11, 2026 10:44 AM

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Quote from skywaytp

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I have too of these with a TCL Tab10 NXTPapers 5g from StraightTalk for turning them into gifts once they're unlocked.In addition, I have two iphone 16e (Free with $100 giftcards) for collection and trade-in next year. It's just a hobby of passive investment while the phones serve as spare devices.

Tab 10 are unlocked from day 1

hpham_53

Feb 11, 2026 12:50 PM

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hpham_53Feb 11, 2026 12:50 PM

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Quote from MGSeattle

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— I checked T‑Mobile's unlock policy, and the timing depends on how much you spend on refills. The standard rule is that the phone unlocks 365 days after activation, but if you add at least $100 in refills, it becomes eligible for unlocking. So technically, if you only spend around $60, you're stuck waiting the full year, but if you put in $120, the device unlocks in just two months

T-Mobile unlocking policy has that provision to get their phones unlocked earlier with at least $100 refill. Metro's Unlocking Policy has no such provision.
https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/t...xyqYHnhG18

Last edited by hpham_53 February 11, 2026 at 06:36 AM.

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nrjank

Feb 11, 2026 2:39 PM

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nrjankFeb 11, 2026 2:39 PM

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once it unlocks is it gonna be limited to verizon network /mvnos or will it also work on att network carriers? how common is it for mfrs to make diff network versions these days? (i'm old and dont replace phones often and that used to be every phone...).

hpham_53

Feb 11, 2026 3:31 PM

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Quote from nrjank

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once it unlocks is it gonna be limited to verizon network /mvnos or will it also work on att network carriers? how common is it for mfrs to make diff network versions these days? (i'm old and dont replace phones often and that used to be every phone...).

I have/had a bunch of Moto phones from Metro. Once unlocked, they will work on T-mo and providers that use T-mo network. They will also work on Verizon and providers that use Verizon network, although some models don't have all of the Verizon 5G bands. AT&T has a "whitelist" of phones that they accept and often doesn't include Metro phones. That's a business decision and not a hardware/technical reason. The providers that use AT&T network usually follow AT&T's lead, but sometimes they break rank. I have some Metro phones that are accepted by Cricket (which uses AT&T network) but not by AT&T.

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kickerstarter

Feb 11, 2026 7:41 PM

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Quote from TealActivity1814

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I had bought two straight talk phones back when they were unlocked after 30 days/1 month service. During the first month of service, their policy was changed so that it took 60 days/2 months of service to unlock, even for phones already activated. Some people managed to complain and get them to abide by the old terms, a lot of people weren't as lucky.

I know what happened back then last April but they back-dated a week or so. Those would activated before the back-dated date should still get their phones unlocked under the old terms.

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beavis_2k

Feb 11, 2026 9:29 PM

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beavis_2kFeb 11, 2026 9:29 PM

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Bought yesterday, shipped today, should arrive tomorrow with UPS. 😁
Shipping info shows "SIM Starter Kit Metro", most likely not e-sim.
So far, I like the Total Wireless/Verizon version I am using, battery is not that bad, just disable all the junk apps with ADB and turn of data for those that can't be disabled, wireless charging magnet is not as strong as apple's and is difficult to align, I bough a case with the ring built in to help.
My only big gripe is that I prefer the fingerprint sensor on the power button like previous models, not on the front touch screen like newer Samsung models. Having to press the power button or double tap the screen to wake up, then touch the front screen, and dealing with the blinding touch sensor white light at night😱.

4SKZ8

Feb 12, 2026 4:15 AM

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4SKZ8Feb 12, 2026 4:15 AM

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I use mine tethered to my iPhone. Still waiting for it to unlock in September

hugotias

Feb 12, 2026 5:59 AM

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hugotiasFeb 12, 2026 5:59 AM

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order was canceled...tried to order again, product couldn't be added into the cart although it says "in stock"

littlestone

Feb 12, 2026 6:26 AM

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littlestoneFeb 12, 2026 6:26 AM

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Quote from hugotias

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order was canceled...tried to order again, product couldn't be added into the cart although it says "in stock"

3rd order?

Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB Motorola Moto G Stylus 2025 (Locked) + 30-Days Service

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